TCEQ Approves 2015 Aquatech Training

In a letter dated April 10 2015, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality advised the TWQA that training at the Water Quality Association's Annual Aquatech Convention and Exposition meets the requirements for Water Quality Specialist training. According to Sarah Nazareth, Training Specialist, Occupational Licensing Section:

"The application and supporting documentation complies with Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 30 and meets requirements in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulatory guidance document RG-373: Approval of Training for Occupational Licensing."

Aquatech training has been approved for up to 17.5 credit hours toward your WQS licensing requirements. Attendees need to complete the required forms and obtain the necessary WQA signatures confirming your attendance. The Aquatech training schedule is available on the TWQA website. For more information, please contact Daina Grace by email, or at 361-573-6707. 

TWQA Introduces New Communication Tools

The Texas Water Quality Association is pleased to announce that - as of Monday, April 6 2015, we now have two new communication tools to help our members and the Texas water quality industry. The first tool, VerticalResponse, enables the TWQA to reach out via email to current and former members, exhibitors and students to keep them up-to-date on recent industry and association developments.

"VerticalResponse simplifies communications by allowing us to build lists of Association contacts that need to be aware of different developments in the Water Quality industry - here in Texas and across the nation. We can then send emails just to those contacts and don't have to broadcast all messages to all members."

VerticalResponse also enables the association to keep track of members who aren't receiving emails so we can work with them to get updated contact information.

Members-Only News Articles

The second tool is a new members-only communications capability. Current members will be able to access industry- and association-specific articles in the 'Members Tools' section of the TWQA website. These articles will be combined with supplier specials that are being offered exclusively to TWQA members. 

"The new Members-Only news articles are one more means of sharing information with our current members to ensure they have access to the most recent developments affecting the Texas Water Quality industry."

For more information about the new email and members-only news capabilities, contact Daina Grace, TWQA Executive Director, by email or phone at 361-573-6707. 

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TWQA Loses a Lifetime Member

TWQA announced today that Cecil Hopper, a lifetime member of the Association, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 after a long illness. According to Daina Grace, the Association's Executive Director:


"It was with great sadness that I had to inform our members of Cecil's passing. He was one of the founding members of the Association and has been a good friend and an integral part of the TWQA family. Please keep the entire Hopper Family in your prayers during this difficult time."

Funeral services will be held WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015, AT 11:00 A.M. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, Inc., 220 S. Getty, Uvalde, TX 78801. Phone: 830-278-5611

2015 Training Schedule Released

The 2015 TWQA training schedule is now available. TWQA is offering four training sessions in San Marcos, Montgomery, Corpus Christi and the Dallas/Ft Worth Area. Check out the schedule at twqa.org.

Register for a class near you, or contact the Executive Director if you have questions.

[Expires: 2015-10-31]

Lubbock Hosts Final 2014 Training Session

Do you still need training hours in 2014? TWQA's final training sessions in 2014 will take place at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Lubbock on October 6 and 7. The Basic Water Conditioning course will be offered on October 6; Advanced Water Conditioning will be conducted October 7. Late registration will open at 7:45am and both classes will begin promptly at 8:00.

Register for the training by signing up online at twqa.org. Be sure to take advantage of the discounted registration fees by signing up before September 29. If you have questions about the training, you can contact the TWQA Director by email or phone at 361.573-6707.

[Expires: 2014-10-09]  

President's Fishing Trip Goes to Rockport

2290 N Fulton Beach Rd
Rockport, TX 78382

TWQA's annual President's Outing will take place at the Kontiki Beach Resort in Rockport on October 11-13. The Board of Directors invite anyone interested to attend the Board meeting on Saturday, October 11, beginning at 12:00pm. Sunday's guided fishing groups will meet at 6:30am for a day of fishing in the Gulf, followed by dinner at 7:00pm.

Ready for a weekend of good friends and good fun? Register today at twqa.org, or contact the TWQA Administrator for more information.

[Expires: 2014-10-15] 

There's Still Time!!!

Haven't registered for the Annual TWQA Convention and Exposition yet? There's still time, but it's running out! Don't miss your opportunity to take advantage of the new training sessions or the excellent business and technical sessions! Be sure to join us for the vendor exposition and see the new products and services that are available to help you grow your business and support your customers. And make it a family outing by joining us for the family-oriented activities throughout the convention!

Sign up today by visiting the TWQA Convention Registration page, or by filling out the registration forms and sending them to the TWQA Executive Director.

[Expires: 2014-07-19]